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Grand Prix Elite

From £53.50

The Grand Prix Elite consists of a series of heats, semi-finals and a grand final. The race will see you jostle for the key positions and a place in the semis and the final. Pure exhilaration can be yours as you make the mad dash to be the first past the chequered flag! Will you take the podium to celebrate as one of the top three karters?

Select a Package

  • Min. Age:16

    Super Sprint £53.50pp

    • This Fast and Furious event is perfect for a smaller group, as each driver races for individual glory. Drivers gets a 10 minute warm-up/ qualifying session (approx 20 laps). The warm-up is your chance to become acquainted with the circuit and qualify for your grid position in the main race. In the race you will race wheel to wheel and battle with your competitors for a non-stop 20 minutes race (approx 40 laps). Trophies for the top three drivers and bubbly for the winner. Can you burn more rubber than the competition?

      Available Tuesday to Friday only.

      N.B. :

      • Times

        • Duration: 45mins inc briefing

      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 8
        • MaxGroup: 15
        • MinAge: 16
        • MaxWeight: 18 stone
        • MinHeight: 5'

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  • Min. Age:17

    Grand Prix Elite £59.99pp

    • Have you got what it takes go all the way and take the chequered flag? Each driver will get a practice session on the circuit, three qualifying heats and a final. Throughout the heats you will be scoring points from your finishing positions. The more points you score the higher up the grid you will start for the final. For more than ten drivers in a group, semi finals will take place until we find our top 10 drivers to take part in the grand final.

      At the end of the event all competitors will be awarded computerised printouts showing their race progress and the Grand Final top three will be awarded trophies and the overall winner a bottle of bubbly.

      Allow 2hrs at the circuit for this race

      Not available on Saturdays.

      Not available for any Saturday between March and October

      N.B. : Not availble for any Saturday

      • Times

        • Duration: Approx 2hrs

      • Restrictions

        • MinGroup: 8
        • MaxGroup: 50
        • MinAge: 17
        • MaxWeight: 18 stone
        • MinHeight: 5'

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      OR

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About Us

OUTDOOR CIRCUIT The starting flag is waved, accelerators are slammed and karts take off around the track. This is the beginning of your heart-pounding kart racing experience. Our 420m circuit packs in plenty of thrills with breakneck straights, harrowing hair pin bends and super fast corners. Brake at the right time, then hit the gas and leave opponents in your dust. Whether you cross the line first or not, you're bound to have an incredible time.

We are delighted to offer great on-site facilities including refreshments, hot and cold drinks, parking, toilets, and heated spectator's area so your karting triumphs can be watched in comfort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bookings

Q How can we check if there is a circuit near us?
A Use the map to the right. Alternatively type in a town, city or postcode in the search box above.
Q Do We Have To Pay Extra For Insurance?
A If you race at a circuit that is a member of the National Karting Association, the venue will have their own public liability cover customers.
Q Do We Have To Pre Book An Arrive and Drive Session?
A We strongly advise pre-booking to guarantee a session.
Q How many people do we need for an event?
A For an exclusive event (where the track is just for your group) you will need at least 10 drivers. For an Open event (where you race against other groups of drivers) you can bring as many or as few drivers as you like. Some circuits require more drivers during peak times (e.g. after 5pm on weekdays).
Q How many people do i need to book a grand prix or endurance?
A This varies from circuit to circuit. Please check the circuit you are interested in where you will find full details on their listing.
Q How do I pay?
A Some circuits require full payment on booking whereas some will take a deposit call us on to find out what is required at your preferred circuit. Payment can be made with, cheque or credit / debit card.
Q Is there any discount on group bookings?
A Discount is usually available to groups of 30 or more.

Times

Q How long will it take?
A Arrive and Drive / Practice session can be as short as 15 minutes. A Grand Prix race for 20 drivers can take about 2.5 hours to run.

Kids Karting

Q Is there and age and height restriction for karting?
A For most circuits, the minimum age is 8 years old on the cadet kart when doing an Arrive and Drive Session, but we would suggest 14 years and upwards when taking part in a race event. The minimum height is 54". Please check the circuit you are interested for further details
Q Can We Drop The Kids Off For An Hour Or So?
A All children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied at all times.
Q What race format is available to youth groups and schools?
A Mini Prix and Mini Endurance are the most popular race formats for youth and school groups. Discounts are often offered for races during school or off peak hours. Call us to check

Karting

Q Do I Need A Driving license?
A No.
Q What Clothes Should We Wear?
A Just casual wear with trainer style shoes. Most circuits supply all safety clothing, Helmet, Balaclava, Gloves, and Race Suit.
Q Are karts safe?
A All notable circuits service and test their karts every day. However, karting by its very nature is a risky activity
Q Do we get knocked out in the early rounds of a grand prix if we are beginners?
A All drivers get the same amount of qualifying heats and semi finals.
Q Do you give instructions to beginners?
A Yes - we recommend that you listen attentively to our pre-race briefing. It is surprisingly easy and great fun provided you know the correct way to drive your kart.
Q What types of race are available?
A For details of the race types and the costs of each check the circuit you are interested in.

Facilities

Q Do all circuits have catering?
A Yes, most have a shop with soft drinks, crisps and chocolate bars. On request most will provide additional catering. Check the site you are interested in on this site – full details are on their listing.

Invitations

Q Do you have any party invitations?
A Yes! Please click here to view all our invitations.
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Location

Our Bournemouth Karting Centre is able to boast a central location, for Dorset, Somerset, and Hampshire. We can be easily accessed from the A338.

Full address and phone number provided upon booking.

Facilities

We are delighted to offer great on-site facilities including refreshments, hot and cold drinks, parking, toilets, and heated spectator's area so your karting triumphs can be watched in comfort.

Facilities - Outdoor Circuit, Pit Area, Computer Lap Timer, Parking, Printed Lap Times, Spectator Areas, Winners Trophy, Winners Bubbly, Cafeteria

Directions

Maps and directions used on our website are for guide purposes only. Please use the directions supplied with your booking confirmation when making travel arrangements.

Bournemouth by Car

Off the A338 Venue address and telephone number provided on completion of booking